$550,000
$25K PRICE DROP

5537 Wards Mill Rd Marion, IL 62959

Marion Area

Estimated payment $3,384/month

Total Views 1,773
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,133 Sq Ft
$258 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • 20 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A-
  • Pole Barn
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

Country living just minutes from Marion! This beautifully maintained 20-acre farm offers an updated 2,133 sq. ft. tri-level home, a spacious 96’ x 40’ pole barn, & the peaceful setting you’ve been looking for. Built in 1987, the home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, two living spaces, & a large 24’ x 20’ covered patio overlooking the property. The open floor plan creates an inviting flow throughout the main living areas. The updated kitchen features beautiful cabinetry, quartz countertops, a large island, updated appliances, & plenty of workspace. The home has been lovingly maintained & offers numerous updates, including a new roof, exterior doors, exterior lighting, & new ceiling fans on the back porch & in the primary bedroom in 2025. The kitchen was updated in 2019 with new cabinets, appliances, lighting, & more. All windows were replaced in 2015. Step outside and enjoy the tranquility of 20 acres, where you can relax on the covered patio, sip your morning coffee, and watch deer wander through the property. The 96’ x 40’ pole barn provides incredible space for equipment, storage, or a variety of agricultural uses. The sellers are even willing to leave the porch swing on the covered patio, as well as the furniture in the living room, dining room, & family room. All appliances stay, including the washer & dryer. This is a rare opportunity to own a meticulously maintained home with acreage, outbuildings, & the peace & privacy of country living.

Listing Agent

Melissa Plant

COLDWELL BANKER J D THOMPSON Brokerage Email: mplant618@gmail.com License #471021640 Listed on: 08/07/2026

COLDWELL BANKER J D THOMPSON

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,353

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 20 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 1380x630

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,133 Sq Ft Home
  • Dining Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Marion Elementary And Middle School
  • Marion High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Pole Barn
  • Agricultural

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-07-400-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,353

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

20 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Attribution Contact: mplant618@gmail.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Living Area: 2133
  • KitchenDining: Dining Informal

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Agricultural
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Pole Barn
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 100YearPlain: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Water Source: Public, Septic System
  • UtilitiesOnYN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • MandatoryMonthlyFee: No
  • MandatoryAnnualFee: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Marion
  • High School: Marion
  • Middle Or Junior School: Marion

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 20
  • Lot Size: 1380X630
  • Parcel #: 11-07-400-009

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4353
  • TaxExemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied,Senior Homestead

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,188 $75,135 $10,615 $64,520
2024 $5,188 $75,135 $10,615 $64,520
2023 $5,178 $74,300 $9,780 $64,520
2022 $4,054 $66,465 $8,465 $58,000
2021 $3,945 $63,880 $7,630 $56,250
2020 $3,945 $60,345 $6,665 $53,680
2019 $4,019 $59,895 $6,215 $53,680
2018 $4,019 $59,380 $5,700 $53,680
2017 $3,916 $58,480 $4,800 $53,680
2015 $3,779 $55,575 $4,215 $51,360
2013 $2,744 $47,400 $3,880 $43,520
2012 $2,744 $47,370 $3,850 $43,520
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/02/2026 09/02/26 Price Changed $550,000 -4.3% $258 / Sq Ft
08/07/2026 08/07/26 For Sale $575,000 -- $270 / Sq Ft
Source: RMLS Alliance

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: PA1269090

RMLS Alliance

APN: 11-07-400-009

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